The Collection of a European Nobleman

Geneva, May 11, 2008

LOT 463

Jacky Ickx 6/24 Chronograph, 4th Limited Edition Chopard Genève, "Chronograph Jacky Ickx Edition 4 ? 6/24 Flyback", No. 814/1000, Ref. 16/8998. Made in a limited edition of 1000 pieces in 2006. Fine, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel chronometer wristwatch with screw-down round button chronograph, registers with special 24-hour counter, tachometer bezel, large date and a stainless steel Chopard deployant clasp. To be sold without reserve

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 3,800 - 5,000 / USD 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 3,120

C. Three-body, polished, curved lugs, tachometer bezel to 240 UPH, screw-down winding crown with steering wheel motif, screw down chronograph buttons, back with 8 screws and with facsimili ?Jacky Ickx? signature and 6/24 logo, sapphire crystal. D. Black and silver with applied polished steel baton indexes and Arabic 12, outer seconds track with Arabic five-second numerals, frosted silver subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 60-minutes and 24-hours registers, aperture for the large 2-digit date below 12. Luminous steel tapered baton hands. M. Dubois-Depraz 4560, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 49 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 43 mm. Thickness 15 mm.

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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Notes

Jacky Ickx, one of the greatest 20th century racing champions, won a record 6 victories in the Le Mans 24 Hours Race. He continues to take part in the Chopard Mille Miglia race. Three limited edition watches honor the special relationship between Jacky Ickx and Chopard. Their movement is certified by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC).